"Aliyah"

Shlomo Carlebach passed away 26 years ago. Say what you will about him but he was mekarev thousands. I have been mekarev nobody so I am envious. Is there is bigger mitzva in the Torah???!!!

He wasn't as successful with one of his daughters. From an interview describing her migration to the Reform movement:

"Simply put, I had no idea how extraordinary Reform Judaism was. The tikkun olam mandate is so strongly bound up with the movement, and in the most joyous of ways. I was overwhelmed by the music, by the davening (prayer) and yes, my Orthodox friends, by the ever-present light of Torah. To give you an idea of the stellar caliber of Reform Judaism, here is a link to a keynote address given by Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the URJ president. 

In his passionate talk, Rabbi Jacobs spoke about the commitment to a path of progressive change, to inclusivity, social justice, nurturing the next generation, egalitarian values and spiritual relationship to all that the Torah stands for. Standing among 4,999 other delegates, I almost couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I found myself moved to tears, inspired and grateful. And when Rabbi David Ellenson, the outgoing head of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion spoke on Shabbat morning, his warmth and scholarship opened my eyes as well as my heart.

Having felt like a refugee from Orthodoxy for the past couple of decades, I feel like I found a new family with values I can get behind. And so, at my show on Saturday night, I told the audience I was making aliyah to the Reform movement. I know that statement made a great sound byte, but I meant every word. To be clear, when one makes aliyah, they take all parts of themselves with them. I have not abandoned anything that is intrinsic to me; I’ve simply expanded myself and been elevated. I’ve been blessed."

Reform Judaism. TRULY EXTRAORDINARY!!!! FILLED with the "ever-present light of Torah". Lakewood, Mir, Chevron and Ponovitch should all be jealous. The average Reform Jew is a walking compendium of Shas, Shulchan Aruch, Jewish Philosophy and of course Tanach. 

"Aliyah" to the Reform movement. Such a bold and courageous move that will CERTAINLY advance her and those like her in Torah, prayer and Jewish practice. Look at their proven track record!!!!

To become Reform after being Orthodox is not to give anything up but to "expand and be elevated".  The FUTURE of Judaism is CLEARLY with the Reform movement. Look at their success in passing on the tradition to the next generation!!!

"Stellar caliber" indeed. 

MAZELLLL TOOOVVVVVV!!!!!!!😂😂😂 And we ALL wish you a REFUAH SHLEIMA!!!